20/08/2023

R&D Project Coordinator

Employment type: Full time – Office & remote

As a Research Project Coordinator you will be part of a team that manages and coordinates Horizon Europe research projects. We are looking for a person who is outstanding in responsiveness, integrity and reliability, with excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, as well as strong ability to work in teams for supporting R&D activities. We look for applicants with an interest in interdisciplinary research, with experience in EU funded research projects, capacity to travel in Europe and ability to cooperate with international partners from industry and academia.
What you will do:
  • Participate in project coordination activities
  • Manage development projects to meet both design and timeline requirements
  • Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives
  • Interface with our prototype and sample teams
  • Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
  • Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans
  • Develop and maintain project timelines
  • Lead project meeting across multiple teams and functions within the company
  • Maintain project records
  • Use and develop leadership skills
  • Attend training as required to maintain proficiency
  • Own the successful delivery of the project – ensuring client acceptance.
  • Produce and maintain key documents related to each project, including the project schedule, governance structure, and other guidelines.
  • Work with senior management to identify the resources that are required to successfully deliver on the project requirements
  • Monitor and manage (in a matrix organization) said resources using existing task assignment and prioritization tools.
  • Track, measure, and review project progress. This includes adjusting plans, and communicating changes.
  • Manage partner relations (internal and external) and all issues that arise from projects
  • Manage escalation of issues as appropriate as well as being responsible for their successful resolution
  • Administer the change request process, including related communications, project plan adjustments, resource allocation, and client invoicing.
  • Risk management (identification, assessment, and prioritization) and resolution, including escalating risks to stakeholders as appropriate
  • Project accounting and invoicing
What you need to have:
  • Be willing to be part of our R&D projects coordination team
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, ability to negotiate, and to cooperate with international partners and clients
  • Experience in EU funded research programs (e.g. Horizon Europe, H2020)
  • Knowledge of the related financial rules and procedures
  • Proven track record of providing creative solutions and effective project management
  • Knowledge of Agile project management types
  • Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher – desirable if the degree is held in an IT related discipline
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
What we offer:
  • High salary expectations
  • Excellent working environment
  • Remote work
  • Capacity for continuous improvement and growth
  • Flexible working hours
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26/10/2022

R&D Project Manager

Employment type: Full time / Remote

As an R&D Project Manager in Novelcore you will plan and manage multiple EU funded (Horizon Europe) projects. The role requires engagement from all functions within the organization to ensure that projects are delivered on time and the team benefits from best practice, excellent communication, and collaboration across multiple business units.

What you need to have:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or substantial experience and proven track record in project management
  • 5+ years of project coordination/management experience
  • Experience in EU funded programs (H2020, Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, or relevant programs)
  • Previous experience in proposal and/or deliverables preparation for EU projects (H2020, Horizon Europe, ISFP, etc.)
  • Knowledge of the related financial rules and procedures
  • Experience in areas such as software development and integration, development life-cycle methodologies, software architectures, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Analytics, IoT, Transportation / Mobility, Security, Manufacturing
  • Be able to effectively run and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English, ability to negotiate, and to cooperate with international partners and clients
  • Agility and team spirit
  • Strong problem solving, organizational and presentation skills
  • Competency in technical writing
  • Capacity to travel

What you will do:

  • Be in charge of communication with partners and organize work meetings, workshops, dissemination events, while ensuring timely production of deliverables
  • Coordinate with internal and external contributors to ensure the implementation of project work
  • Develop and/or contribute to project deliverables and actions
  • Manage proposals/projects from idea, to production scale-up and all the way to product launch
  • Coordinate any recruitment process during the preparation of the relevant proposals/funded projects and supervise the team till the finalization of the tender/grant proposal
  • Establish and develop connections with stakeholders and partners towards expanding company’s network and further build on new/future customers and collaborators liaisons
  • Assisting in the definition of project specifications, involving all relevant stakeholders/teams and ensuring technical feasibility and resource availability
  • Tracking progress through a solid project plan
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation
  • Participation in scientific and/or business events

The company offers:

  • Competitive salary and bonus package
  • Excellent working environment
  • Remote work
  • Capacity for continuous improvement and growth

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16/09/2021

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Employment type: Full time / Remote

We are looking for a highly capable machine learning engineer to optimize our machine learning systems. You will be evaluating existing machine learning (ML) processes, performing statistical analysis to resolve data set problems, and enhancing the accuracy of our AI software’s predictive automation capabilities. To ensure success as a machine learning engineer, you should demonstrate solid data science knowledge and experience in a related ML role.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Set up and manage our AI/ML development and production infrastructure.
  • Build data ingest and data transformation infrastructure.
  • Build AI models from scratch & create API putting results of your models into operations.
  • Designing machine learning systems and self-running artificial intelligence (AI) software to automate predictive models.
  • Ensuring that algorithms generate accurate user recommendations.
  • Solving complex problems with multi-layered data sets, as well as optimizing existing machine learning libraries and frameworks.
  • Running tests, performing statistical analysis, and interpreting test results.
  • Documenting machine learning processes (github/ cloud)
  • Take care of project planning and management; follow up on the progress of research done
  • Present your research findings at international conferences
  • Develop team-working, cooperation, morale and team-spirit
  • Undertaking, supporting and writing research papers
  • Assist/contribute in external research funding application and collaboration with the respective department
  • You have an Engineering or Science Degree (PhD)
  • You have acquired several years of (international) research experience after completing your doctorate
  • You have published ambitious papers in internationally prestigious journals
  • You are a mid/senior in the AI/ML engineer field with 3+ years of relevant experience
  • You have a strong commitment need in meeting tight deadlines
  • Advanced proficiency with Python, Java, and R code writing.
  • Extensive knowledge of ML frameworks, libraries, data structures, data modeling, and software architecture (like Keras or PyTorch, like scikit-learn).
  • In-depth knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and algorithms.
  • Superb analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • You are writing code the majority of your time.
  • You are experienced in managing complex problems and leading change.
  • You have a “getting things done” approach with a goal-oriented mindset and good communication skills.
  • You understand data.
  • You are experienced in data transformation processes (ETL).
  • You are experienced in designing data pipelines.
  • You bring your own ideas for research projects.
  • You actively contribute to development activities.
  • You are a hands-on leader that loves to be part of doing things together with your team
  • Lead product development process to define technical design parameters, prioritize projects, assign task responsibility (including self), and meet product introductions deadlines
  • Determine the direction of research. You contribute not only to the conceptual planning, but also to the practical realization of the research project.
  • Mediate between the business development and research staff
  • Build a team (internal & external associates) that will endlessly strive for improvement

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21/07/2022

Junior Accountant

Employment type: Full time / Remote

Novelcore is pleased to announce that it is looking for a Junior Accountant in matters of financial plan management for both our company and our clients, having a close relationship with our internal and external accountants. This position requires people who are not afraid to take on responsibilities, feel satisfied in our team collaboration and our plan.

Key Requirements:

  • University degree in Accounting or any other relevant field and/or LCCI Higher in Accounting

  • Εxcellent knowledge of English

  • High attention to detail

  • Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices

  • Meeting all the deadlines

  • Looking for good teammates

What you will do:

  • Issue invoices
  • Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
  • Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  • Design and manage the financial plan of various projects

The company offers:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Excellent working environment
  • Remote work

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21/07/2022

Bid Researcher

Employment type: Full time / Remote

Novelcore is pleased to announce that it is looking for a Bid Researcher who will be able to generate high-quality commercial and research-driven bids, improving the knowledge capacity and expertise.
Position also requires experience in researching, designing, developing and coordinating proposals for various programmes both National and European covering a wide spectrum of bids; such as grants, ESPA, tax deduction research plan, etc.

What you need to have:

  • Εxcellent knowledge of English

  • Knowledge of technical writing

  • Knowledge of bid management

  • Ideally knowledge of Proposal Writing (e.g. Horizon Europe, H2020)
    Previous work experience in ESPA, research grants, etc.

  • Engineering and technical interface between bid team and project engineering teams

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills with experience of working on technical projects

  • Excellent organisational skills, can manage competing priorities and work to time, cost & quality requirements

  • Has a strong, proven track record of proposal management / tender preparation

  • At least 2 years experience in bids & proposals – in purchasing and in sales

  • Strategic project management knowledge

  • Advanced English skills (able to negotiate in English)

  • Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

  • Advanced communication skills

What you will do:

  • Build and deliver high quality proposals to customer defined timelines and requirements
  • Present technical solutions at bid meetings
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders as required to ensure accurate and compliant bids
  • Applies appropriate bid templates, processes and tools to ensure alignment and continuity in line with company policies
  • Seeks to continually raise the bar on bidding best practices and personal development focus areas

The company offers:

  • High salary expectations
  • Excellent working environment
  • Remote work
  • Capacity for continuous improvement and growth

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21/07/2022

Bid Expert

Employment type: Full time / Remote

Novelcore is pleased to announce that it is looking for a Bid Expert who will be able to generate high-quality commercial and research-driven bids, and lead the bid team towards improving the knowledge capacity and expertise.
Position also requires experience in researching, designing, developing and coordinating proposals for various programmes both National and European covering a wide spectrum of bids; such as grants, ESPA, tax deduction research plan, etc.

What you need to have:

  • Εxcellent knowledge of English

  • Knowledge of technical writing

  • Knowledge of bid management

  • Ideally, knowledge of Proposal Writing (e.g. Horizon Europe, H2020)
    Previous work experience in ESPA, research grants, etc.

  • Engineering and technical interface between bid team and project engineering teams

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills with experience of working on technical projects

  • Excellent organisational skills, can manage competing priorities and work to time, cost & quality requirements

  • Has a strong, proven track record of proposal management / tender preparation

  • At least 2 years experience in bids & proposals – in purchasing and in sales

  • Strategic project management knowledge

  • Advanced English skills (able to negotiate in English)

  • Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

  • Advanced communication skills

What you will do:

  • Build and deliver high quality proposals to customer defined timelines and requirements
  • Present technical solutions at bid meetings
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders as required to ensure accurate and compliant bids
  • Applies appropriate bid templates, processes and tools to ensure alignment and continuity in line with company policies
  • Seeks to continually raise the bar on bidding best practices and personal development focus areas

The company offers:

  • High salary expectations
  • Excellent working environment
  • Remote work
  • Capacity for continuous improvement and growth

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21/07/2022

Sales Representative

Employment type: Full time / Remote

Novelcore is pleased to announce that it is looking for a Salesperson  who will be able to generate high-quality sales leads, follow up after initial contact, secure and renew orders, negotiate prices, complete sales, arrange deliveries and knowledge of research and innovation.

Position also requires experience in researching, developing, and modifying products and consulting services to meet customers’ technical requirements and needs.

What you need to have:

  • At least two years of experience in sales

  • Business administration or a sales related degree

  • Great communication skills both in Greek and English

  • Advanced writing skills both in Greek and English
  • High attention to detail
  • Capacity to travel

What you will do:

  • Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
  • Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
  • Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
  • Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
  • Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments
  • Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
  • Continuously improve through feedback

The company offers:

  • High salary expectations
  • Excellent working environment
  • Remote work
  • Capacity for continuous improvement and growth

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16/09/2021

Proposal Writer

Employment type: Full time / Remote

We currently have a vacancy for an R&D proposal and technical writer to offer his/her services as an expert based either in Athens or Patras, Greece or fully remotely. The appropriate candidate will be an integral part of the bid team and will have the opportunity to be a part of a top-rated team of talented individuals with different expertise working collaboratively on common goals. He/She will be responsible for producing clear, concise, accurate, and compliant responses to Calls for Proposal regarding EU programs (i.e. Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Interreg etc.) for IT, Engineering and other services. The proposal & technical writer will work across all levels of a proposal (proposal writing, consortium building, methodology, project organisation, etc.) producing critical content.

We are looking for a person who is outstanding in responsiveness, integrity and reliability, with excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, as well as strong ability to work in teams for supporting R&D projects funded by the European Commission (EC) and other research frameworks.

Role and Responsibilities:

  • Identification of funding opportunities for the company and its customers
  • Analysis of EU call requirements
  • Awareness of EU R&I ecosystem priorities and trends 
  • Setting up & managing, coordinating and submitting new proposals in the context of several research funding opportunities in a timely manner
  • Support during the building of the consortium of partners
  • Budget design and analysis
  • Active participation in internal and external brainstorming sessions
  • Idea & product development mainly in the above technology fields
  • Contribution to the overall company product development & research directions

Working experience:

  • At least 2 years of proven experience in proposal writing in research programs such as Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe proposals
  • Experience in EU and national funding instruments is a plus
  • Experience as project manager of EU-funded projects is a plus

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Physics, or Business Management 
  • PhD or Master’s degree is a plus

Professional experience:

  • Ability to manage and control project management responsibilities including project objectives, requirements and constraints
  • Ability to derive technical objectives from application requirements and coordinate local development teams to fulfill those objectives
  • Ability to analyze, interpret as well as communicate data
  • Ability to manage tasks and issues, meet deadlines, follow through on commitments, and take corrective action in a proactive manner where appropriate
  • Excellent written and oral English language communication skills
  • Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and Google tools (GoogleDocs, GoogleSheets, Gmail)
  • Advanced understanding of ICT and emerging technologies, such as AI/ML, edge/cloud computing, big data, distributed ledger,  etc.

Personal skills:

  • Team player as well as being able to work independently and self-managed
  • Superb organizational skills, keen attention to detail and a proactive and responsible character
  • Good analytical and strategy development skills
  • Capacity and willingness to work on applications outside the main knowledge area
  • Success and failure management

Preferred qualifications:

  • Ability to generate research and promote technology transfer and entrepreneurship
  • Knowledge of the state of the art information technologies in the domain of interest (Security/Health/Government)
  • Experience in designing research proposals and coordinating or implementing relevant R&D projects

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Being part of an environment that offers challenging goals, autonomy and mentoring, which creates development opportunities, both for you and the company
  • Permanent working remotely

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